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Diplomatic ImmunityCFR's Ebenezer Obadare: Nigeria's Turning Point?This week, Kelly talks with Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Ebenezer Obadare about Nigeria's growing security and economic challenges under President Bola Tinubu. Ebenezer discusses how the country is facing escalating violence from Boko Haram, growing political instability, and widespread economic hardship. Obadare also highlights Nigeria's tremendous diplomatic potential and why it could become the U.S.'s most important ally in Africa. Ebenezer Obadare is the Douglas Dillon senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Before joining CFR, he was professor of sociology at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. He is...2025-07-2534 min
Spirit in ActionDeep Dive into Africa, Trans, and USAID with Chloe SchwenkeChloe Schwenke is a teaching professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy of Georgetown University, and has keen observations about the incredible damage, destruction, and death being visited upon Africa and many other areas by the Trump administration's reckless attack on US Agency for International Development, USAID.2025-07-1855 min
Diplomatic ImmunityWill Popular Elections Undermine Mexico's Court System? Plus updates on South Korea, Poland, and the SahelInterview with David Mora on Mexico's Judicial Elections: 27:20 This week, Kelly and Tristen unpack key elections in Poland and South Korea, and examine the growing reach of an Al-Qaeda affiliate in West Africa. Kelly then sits down with David Mora to explore Mexico’s recent judicial elections and their implications for Mexican democracy and U.S.-Mexico relations. David Mora is the Senior Analyst for Mexico at the International Crisis Group. David researches organised crime, violence, corruption and conflict in the country, blending fieldwork and investigative reporting tools. He analyses and formulates policy strategies aimed at...2025-06-1248 min
Diplomatic ImmunityMona Yacoubian on Trump's Middle East VisitInterview with Mona Yacoubian on Trump's Middle East Visit: 25:55 This week, Kelly and Tristen discuss President Trump’s meeting with the President of South Africa, give an update on the war in Ukraine, and unpack the UK’s new trade agreement with the European Union. Kelly then talks with Mona Yacoubian for a breakdown on Trump's recent trip to the Middle East, and what the visit means for American foreign policy in the region. Mona Yacoubian is the Senior Adviser and Director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. She...2025-05-2940 min
CounterpointIs Western Aid Helping or Harming Africa?The Trump administration has moved quickly to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which oversees U.S. aid around the world, with major repercussions for food supplies, child poverty, pandemic prevention, and much more. The decision has hit Africa particularly hard. African countries were getting about about 30 percent of U.S. foreign aid annually.
While many people in Africa are deeply worried about the cuts, some are wondering if the end of USAID might present an opportunity for the continent.
Welcome to Counterpoint. Each week, we look at one pressing question facing world lead...2025-05-0737 min
Diplomatic ImmunityMélanie Gouby on the Conflict in the DRCInterview with Mélanie Gouby on conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - 19:40 Read more about Tristen Naylor, Kelly's new co-host, on our website: https://isd.georgetown.edu/profile/tristen-naylor/ Kelly and Tristen break down the Trump administration’s new tariffs, the revival of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, and Ecuador’s recent presidential election. Later, Kelly speaks with investigative journalist Mélanie Gouby about conflict in the DRC and stalled peace talks between the government and Rwandan-backed rebels. Mélanie is an investigative journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker based in London...2025-04-1734 min
The Precision-Guided PodcastEpisode 74: US-Mexico Relations in the Shadow of Fentanyl with Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown Part 2Amid President-elect Donald Trump’s recent pledge to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican products, if Mexico does not curb the flow of fentanyl, this episode dives deep into the complexities of U.S.-Mexico relations and the fight against organized crime. Join host Nelly Hernandez Valdez and policy expert Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown as they explore: Fentanyl and the Cartels: How Mexican criminal groups have become key players in the U.S. fentanyl epidemic and their strategies for controlling local economies and territories. China's Role: The connection between Chinese criminal groups and Mexico’s illegal economies and...2025-04-1334 min
Diplomatic ImmunitySyria, Germany, the G20, and Edward Fishman on UkraineInterview with Edward Fishman on Ukarine & Russia - 40:50 This week, Kelly introduces our new co-host, Tristen Naylor, a non-resident fellow at ISD. Read more about Tristen on our website: https://isd.georgetown.edu/profile/tristen-naylor/ Kelly and Tristen analyze recent developments in German and Syrian politics and the recent G20 summit in South Africa. Kelly then turns to Edward Fishman for an update on Ukraine and Russia. Edward is the author of the new book, Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare, which focuses on the evolution of sanctions as a t...2025-03-061h 10
Diplomatic ImmunityOmar Mahmood on Somaliland's Political FutureInterview with Omar Mahmood on Somaliland - 16:40 This week, Kelly sits down with International Crisis Group Senior Analyst Omar Mahmood for an in-depth look at Somaliland's history and quest for international recognition. Before that, he and Freddie discuss Trump's USAID cuts, political turmoil in the Philippines, and Ecuador's presidential election results. As the senior analyst for Eastern Africa at the International Crisis Group, Omar conducts field research, provides written analysis, proposes policy recommendations and engages in advocacy efforts. Omar has previously worked as a senior researcher focusing on the Horn of Africa for the Institute...2025-02-2031 min
StumpedConrad: 'Australia will be foolhardy not to respect South Africa'Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma ask where it all went wrong for England after they lost the Women's Ashes. We ask if changes need to be made after England lost the Ashes at the earliest possible opportunity and have now lost all five matches they have played in the series. Plus we are joined by South Africa Men’s Head Coach Shukri Conrad after his side made it to the World Test Championship Final. He tells us if he thinks a two-tier system is a good idea, shares his message to the Australia team and we...2025-01-2335 min
Diplomatic ImmunityMona Yacoubian on Syria: HTS's Rise and Reconstruction AheadInterview with Mona Yacoubian on Syria — 10:57 This week, Kelly interviews Mona Yacoubian from the U.S. Institute of Peace to provide insights into Syria's future, focusing on the rise of HTS, reconstruction challenges, and the role of international actors. Before that, Kelly and Freddie cover the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and reflect on the legacy of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy. Mona is the vice president of the Middle East and North Africa center at USIP. Prior to joining USIP, Mona was deputy assistant administrator in the Middle East Bureau at USAID from 2014 to 2017, wh...2025-01-2323 min
In The Front Row with Mike VaccaroBoubacar Aw on playing for John Thompson at Georgetown, rooming with Allen Iverson and coaching girls basketball
Boubacar Aw was born and raised in Sengela in West Africa. Like most Senegalese children, he played soccer and loved the sport. However, a growth spurt led to basketball and a new love. Georgetown assistant coach Craig Esherick helped discover Aw along with fellow Senegalese player Ya-Ya Dia. In 1993, at age 17 and speaking only French and Wolof, Aw moved to Lake Waccamaw, NC. He played one season at East Columbus High School and was the Player of the Year whole also graduating. From 1994-98 he attended Georgetown and played for Hall of Fame coach John Thompson. Instead of rooming...2025-01-0445 min
Untold Histories of the Atlantic WorldCooking the War- Warfare, Diplomacy, and Spirituality in Atlantic AfricaThis episode aims to examine The Akantamanso War of 1826 in Ghana in the context of the Atlantic World. Joining me, is Ishmael Annang. He is a teacher and a historian of society and environment in Africa and the African Atlantic in the Department of History at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. He received both his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and graduate Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degrees in History from the University of Ghana, Legon. He has broad research and teaching interests in Africa, Atlantic Africa, the African Atlantic/Diaspora, oral methodology, Ghana/West Africa, health and healing i...2025-01-0321 minThe Precision-Guided PodcastEpisode 71: US-Mexico Relations in the Shadow of Fentanyl with Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown Part 1Amid President-elect Donald Trump’s recent pledge to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican products, if Mexico does not curb the flow of fentanyl, this episode dives deep into the complexities of U.S.-Mexico relations and the fight against organized crime. Join host Nelly Hernandez Valdez and policy expert Dr. Vanda Felbab-Brown as they explore: Fentanyl and the Cartels: How Mexican criminal groups have become key players in the U.S. fentanyl epidemic and their strategies for controlling local economies and territories. China's Role: The connection between Chinese criminal groups and Mexico’s il...2024-12-0642 min
Africa Business of Sport PodcastE150: Qatar's Post-World Cup Deployment of Sports Diplomacy – Dr. Danyel ReicheIn this episode, Edem and Jabu are joined by Visiting Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar, Dr. Danyel Reiche, to reflect on Qatar’s journey post-FIFA World Cup 2022, critically examining how the tournament has shaped the nation’s sports policy and geopolitical. Danyel, who co-authored "Qatar and the World Cup: Politics, Controversy and Change", extensively interrogates the World Cup's impact on Qatar’s foreign policy, Saudi Arabia's rapid rise in world sport after the World Cup, and Qatar Investment Authority’s investment outlook after 2022, and the country's long-term vision for its deployment of sports diplomacy to enhance its standing in inter...2024-11-2028 min
The Drone UltimatumWest Point & Army Life, Africa, Drones, Ukraine, & Nonprofit Work | Doug Livermore (Podcast Ep. 7)Doug Livermore talks West Point, drones in warfare, deploying to Africa, Ukraine, and more.
Chapters:
(0:00) Intro
(2:06) "College Life" at West Point
(6:52)Training the Congalese Army
(12:16) Training Former Rebels in Mali
(15:33) Africa: What's Going On?
(19:41) Rare Earth Minerals In Africa
(21:27) Africa's Vicious Cycle of Turmoil
(24:04) Steve's Private Military Plan
(27:20) The Rapid Development of Drones
(30:09) Drones as Munitions
(31:50) Adventures in Russia
(35:39) ZYN & Ozempic
(37:56) Iraq is Unraveling
(42:56) Drones In Iraq
(44:49) What's "Irregular Warfare" Now2024-11-151h 30
Our Voices - VOA AfricaOur Voices 241: Parenting in the digital age
- October 18, 2024On this week’s edition of Our Voices, we will explore the new challenges of parenting in the digital age, and long-term effects of smartphones on children’s development. Julie Scelfo, the founder and Executive Director of Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) shares her personal story behind the creation of the a parents-led advocacy group on media safety. And Rachel Barr, chair of psychology at Georgetown University and director of the Georgetown Early Learning Project, provides insight on how young children bridge the gap between what they learn from media and how they apply that information in the real world.2024-10-1827 min
Secrets of the C-Suite: The PodcastEp. 9: Charles DeSantis, Chief Benefits Officer at Georgetown University; the one where we learn that we don't have to ask for permission to leadIn this episode, we sit down with Charles DeSantis, a passionate advocate for community wellness and humanitarian efforts. Charles shares his inspiring journey and motivations, emphasizing his commitment to his family, community, and those in greatest need. As Georgetown University’s Chief Benefits Officer, he leads initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing and support the university's mission of service.Charles reflects on a transformative year when he and his husband adopted four siblings, expanding their family from two to six. He discusses his leadership roles at Georgetown and on various boards and advisory councils, using these platforms to dr...2024-10-0742 min
The GABA Podcast | African VoicesSeizing Opportunities for Growth: Francisca ChinyamakobvuFrom an entrepreneurial family in Zimbabwe to an MBA at Georgetown University, Francisca's story is one of embracing opportunities for personal and professional development. In this episode of African Voices, Francisca shared how her background in accounting led her to pursue depth, networking, and interpersonal skills through her MBA. Learn about her thoughtful approach to recruiting, the power of alumni connections, and her advice on reaching out to others to unlock new possibilities.2024-06-0936 min
The GABA Podcast | African VoicesEmpowering Change Through Impact: Jessica OnyebuchiIn this inspiring episode of African Voices, Jessica shared her journey from teaching in Nigeria through the National Youth Service Corps to pursuing an MBA at Georgetown University. With six years of experience at a Lagos utility company, Jessica's dedication to making a positive impact shines through in her roles as President of the GABA and as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Representative. Discover how Jessica's unwavering commitment to empowerment and belonging drives her to leave a lasting mark on the lives of others.
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Most memorable journeysKevin Brown - All around Africa and beyondKevin was born to an American father and a mother from El Salvador. His mother wanted him to be called Guillermo but his father decided to give the name of a basket player to the hospital administration. This is how the podcast starts. Kevin is witty and great fun with lots of stories to tell. When he received a scholarship from Georgetown Univesity, he decided to go to Lomé, Togo, where he stayed much longer than planned and discovered all of Africa, partly by moped.Between 2010 and 2015 Kevin worked as the Associate Peace Corps Director of Peace Co...2024-06-0437 min
The GABA Podcast | African VoicesFrom Zimbabwe to Georgetown: Anesu's Journey of Faith, Perseverance, and PurposeIn this heartfelt episode of African Voices, we sit down with Anesu, a Zimbabwean student at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, to discuss his inspiring journey from Africa to the United States. Anesu shares his story of growing up in Zimbabwe and Kenya, the challenges he faced in pursuing his dream of studying in America, and the unwavering faith and perseverance that carried him through.
He opens up about his decision to pivot from a pre-law track to a Master's in Management, the valuable lessons he's learned at Georgetown, and his aspirations to...2024-05-1046 min
The GABA Podcast | African VoicesFrom Jamaica to Georgetown: Ramon's Journey to Pursue Real Estate and Making an ImpactIn this episode of African Voices, we chat with Ramon, a Jamaican student at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.
Ramon shares his experiences growing up in Jamaica, attending the prestigious Campion College, and working in finance before deciding to pursue an MBA in the United States. He discusses the challenges and rewards of the MBA application process, the rigors of the academic program, and his internship experience in real estate in New York City.
Ramon also shares his long-term career aspirations to own and operate a portfolio of assets, become a leader in his...2024-05-1031 min
Ufahamu AfricaGood Authority: Don’t Call it a “Coup Epidemic” in AfricaIn the last few years, militaries have carried out coups in numerous African countries, including Gabon, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Guinea, Chad, and Mali. Does this signify the beginning of a much broader continent-wide “coup epidemic?” Or are these coups mostly affecting especially weak states that face specific challenges? Where is democratic resilience strong and where is there a risk of continued democratic backsliding?Today's episode is borrowed from Good Authority and their new podcast! The episode features Good Authority’s Africa experts Ken Opalo and Kim Yi Dionne who discuss these issues. Opalo is an associate profes...2024-05-0438 min
The GABA Podcast | African VoicesBeyond the Box Score: A Conversation with Chika on the Intersection of Sports, Media, and BusinessIn this riveting episode of African Voices, we sit down with Chika, a second-year MBA student at Georgetown University with an impressive background in sports media and entertainment. Chika shares his journey from growing up in Nigeria and Chicago to pursuing his passion for sports journalism at ESPN and Bleacher Report.
He opens up about the challenges he faced during his career, including industry disruptions, layoffs, and the emotional toll of unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chika discusses his decision to pursue an MBA as a means to gain financial freedom, proactively drive change...2024-05-0343 min
The GABA Podcast | African VoicesFrom Engineering to Business School and Beyond: Abby's Inspiring Journey of Faith, Resilience and GrowthIn this inspiring episode, join me as I sit down with Abby, a talented Ghanaian-American who shares her extraordinary journey from engineering to business school and a career in consulting. Abby opens up about her childhood aspirations of being on the Disney Channel, her academic excellence, and the pivotal experiences that shaped her faith and personal growth.
We delve into the challenges she faced applying to business school, including taking the GMAT five times, and how her unwavering faith and resilience carried her through. Abby shares valuable insights on the MBA experience, the importance...2024-05-0336 min
37th & The World37th & The World: 5in5 for the week April 22, 2024University protests over the Israel-Palestine conflict continued this week, while Haiti's prime minister's resignation amidst violence sparks a power shift in the country. In East Africa, devastating floods hit several regions, while in Dominica, the government moved to decriminalize same-sex relationships. Lastly, US troop withdrawal from Niger amid closer ties with Russia.Contact Us! Support the show. . .To read more about key trends in international affairs, head to gjia.georgetown.edu.Keep up to date with more from the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs: Website...2024-04-2905 min
Good AuthorityDon’t call it a “coup epidemic” in AfricaIn the last few years, militaries have carried out coups in numerous African countries, including Gabon, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Guinea, Chad and Mali. Does this signify the beginning of a much broader continent wide “coup epidemic?” Or are these coups mostly affecting especially weak states that face specific challenges? Where is democratic resilience strong and where is there a risk of continued democratic backsliding?
A Good Chat on Africa
Good Authority’s Africa experts Ken Opalo and our editor-in-chief Kim Yi Dionne joined me to discuss these issues. Ken is an associate profess...2024-04-2937 min
The GABA Podcast | African VoicesNavigating the Path to Impact Investing: Maya's Journey from South Africa to GeorgetownIn this episode of African Voices, we sit down with Maya, a student at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, to discuss her unique journey from South Africa to pursuing a Masters of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management.
Maya shares her experiences working in the male-dominated private equity industry in South Africa, and how she founded a network called Womvest to support women investing in women-led businesses.
She also discusses her decision to pursue a specialized graduate degree to pivot towards becoming an impact investment professional, and the importance of being intentional and strategic...2024-04-2630 min
The GABA Podcast | African VoicesFrom Springfield to Georgetown: Kilandra's Journey of Personal Growth and Community BuildingIn this inspiring episode of African Voices, we sit down with Kilandra Bass, a second-year MBA student at Georgetown University. Kilandra shares her journey from Springfield, Massachusetts, to pursuing her dreams in the world of business.
She discusses her diverse professional background, from working as a janitor at Six Flags to her experiences in finance and the fashion industry at Ralph Lauren. Kilandra opens up about her decision to pursue an MBA, the impact her mother's education had on her family, and her determination to make the most of her time at Georgetown.
She also...2024-04-2626 min
Diplomatic ImmunityDr. Ken Opalo on Sudan's Civil War; Updates on Gaza and Haiti10:25 - Interview with Dr. Ken Opalo This week, Kelly and Freddie provide updates on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the evolving crisis in Haiti, and Kelly talks with Georgetown Professor Ken Opalo for a deep dive into Sudan's civil war. Dr. Opalo is an associate professor at the Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service, where he focuses his research and teaching on political economy in Africa. He is also the author of the blog An Africanist Perspective, where he writes on African politics, economics, and history. https://www.africanistperspective.com/ 2024-03-2131 min
Diplomatic ImmunityBeverly Ochieng on Senegal's Constitutional Crisis; El Salvador Election, Sweden's NATO accession, World Cup Diplomacy11:50 - Interview with Beverly Ocheing on Senegal In our sixth episode of Headlines and History, we discuss the recent crisis in Senegal and its implications for West Africa with Beverly Ochieng, and Kelly covers recent news out of El Salvador, Sweden & NATO, and the 2026 Soccer World Cup. Beverly Ochieng is a senior digital journalist and Africa specialist at BBC Monitoring and an expert on African power politics, security, and governance. She’s also a non-resident senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Africa Program. She has a background in literature and cohosted the...2024-02-1526 minThe Precision-Guided PodcastEpisode 58: Highlighting the Overlooked Elements of African Security - Why It Matters in the Era of Strategic CompetitionWhat is the current state of the African security landscape in the context of great power competition? What is the significance of Africa to China, Russia, and the United States? Host Iku Tsujihiro invites guest Ashliyn Burgos to discuss African security and how the United States can grow its relationship with African nations. 2024-02-1217 min
National Security Law TodayNews Roundup: South Africa v. Israel, Chinese AI Developments, and Ukrainian POWs (Part 2)(Part 2 of 2) – This week we're covering the range of national security law topics that have been making global headlines. Host Elisa is joined by Harvey Rishikof, Senior Counsel with the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security, to breakdown the latest national security law news out of China, Ukraine, Russia and Iran.Harvey Rishikof is Senior Counsel with the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AsBZ8upxe4Buq0tDtx-gdWDvebv4qTXz/view?usp=share_linkReferences:Chair's Summary of the AI Safety Summit 2023, Bletch...2024-02-0624 min
Awaken IndyEp. #48 w/ Richa Bhatia: Clinical HomeopathyThis is episode #48 of The Awaken Indy Podcast. This week, we have Richa Bhatia on the show. Richa is a Certified Classical Homeopath Practitioner. She specializes in Gut Health using Homeopathic Detox Therapy and Human Chemistry. She trained at Western College of Homeopathic Medicine with additional clinical training at HHA (Homeopathy for Health in Africa). Today's episode will cover:The history of homeopathy.Some of the 8,000 different remedies available. Distinguishing potencies and preparations amongst remedies. Richa's experience in working in different clinics across the world. Storage and care of preparations.Safety and efficacy of homeopathy. Remedies to have on ha...2024-01-1056 min
Diplomatic ImmunityHoliday Bonus: UN World Basketball Day & Sports Diplomacy with Lindsay KrasnoffSeason 6 Bonus Episode. Today, we’ll be talking about basketball and the power of sports diplomacy as we celebrate World Basketball Day – the first sport ever to receive the honor from the United Nations – which now takes place every year on December 21st. Today, Kelly talks with Lindsay Krasnoff about basketball and the history of sports diplomacy. Just in time for World Basketball Day, Lindsay has published a case study with ISD on the fascinating history of basketball diplomacy between France and China during the cold war, which we encourage listeners to check out via our cas...2023-12-2127 min
The Africa HourEpisode 6: The Cost of Connecting - Can Cameroon Catch up?Cameroon really has no excuse for poor internet: Some of Africa’s biggest internet service providers operate in the country, including MTN and Orange, and the country is connected to five fiber optic submarine internet cables. Yet, internet broadband speeds in this central African country lag frustratingly. Added to that, internet costs are high, intensifying the digital divide between the poor and rich in a country where 47 percent of the population falls below the international poverty line for low-middle income countries. Cameroon’s internet affordability and quality has improved in recent years, but there’s a long way to go. In...2023-09-0752 min
Come Like A ChildAfrica Recap!WOW!! Africa was amazing!! If you ever get to go, this is your sign to say, yes. I went with my church (Celebration) to help put on four Radiant conferences. Radiant is a conference we put on every year at our main campus in Georgetown, TX. I highly recommend you attend next May 2-3 or May 3-4. I have attended three Radiant conferences and I can promise you that you won’t leave the same. We have four Celebration campuses in Xai Xai, Africa and we were able to give these ladies the same experience as the lad...2023-08-3025 min
Womanity - Women in UnityJustice Leona Theron – Constitutional Court of South AfricaThis week on Womanity-Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to Justice Leona Theron, who is a judge of the Constitutional Court of South Africa. The Constitutional Court is described as the highest court in South Africa, it was born of the country's first democratic Constitution in 1994 and 11 judges stand guard over the Constitution charged with protecting everyone's human rights, more than 60 million lives. Over time the Court’s mandate has enlarged.
The judiciary should reflect the diversity of the people that it serves. In 1994 there were only two women judges in South Africa. Justice Theron was a founding member of...2023-08-2341 min
Georgetown University Press PodcastThomas W. Lippman, "Get the Damn Story: Homer Bigart and the Great Age of American Newspapers" (Georgetown UP, 2023)In the decades between the Great Depression and the advent of cable television, when daily newspapers set the conversational agenda in the United States, the best reporter in the business was a rumpled, unassuming figure named Homer Bigart. Despite two Pulitzers and a host of other prizes, he quickly faded from public view after retirement. Few today know the extent to which he was esteemed by his peers. Get the Damn Story: Homer Bigart and the Great Age of American Newspapers (Georgetown UP, 2023) is the first comprehensive biography to encompass all of Bigart’s journalism, including both his...2023-06-241h 13
New Books in CommunicationsThomas W. Lippman, "Get the Damn Story: Homer Bigart and the Great Age of American Newspapers" (Georgetown UP, 2023)In the decades between the Great Depression and the advent of cable television, when daily newspapers set the conversational agenda in the United States, the best reporter in the business was a rumpled, unassuming figure named Homer Bigart. Despite two Pulitzers and a host of other prizes, he quickly faded from public view after retirement. Few today know the extent to which he was esteemed by his peers. Get the Damn Story: Homer Bigart and the Great Age of American Newspapers (Georgetown UP, 2023) is the first comprehensive biography to encompass all of Bigart’s journalism, including both his...2023-06-241h 15
New Books in JournalismThomas W. Lippman, "Get the Damn Story: Homer Bigart and the Great Age of American Newspapers" (Georgetown UP, 2023)In the decades between the Great Depression and the advent of cable television, when daily newspapers set the conversational agenda in the United States, the best reporter in the business was a rumpled, unassuming figure named Homer Bigart. Despite two Pulitzers and a host of other prizes, he quickly faded from public view after retirement. Few today know the extent to which he was esteemed by his peers. Get the Damn Story: Homer Bigart and the Great Age of American Newspapers (Georgetown UP, 2023) is the first comprehensive biography to encompass all of Bigart’s journalism, including both his...2023-06-241h 15
New Books in Military HistoryThomas W. Lippman, "Get the Damn Story: Homer Bigart and the Great Age of American Newspapers" (Georgetown UP, 2023)In the decades between the Great Depression and the advent of cable television, when daily newspapers set the conversational agenda in the United States, the best reporter in the business was a rumpled, unassuming figure named Homer Bigart. Despite two Pulitzers and a host of other prizes, he quickly faded from public view after retirement. Few today know the extent to which he was esteemed by his peers. Get the Damn Story: Homer Bigart and the Great Age of American Newspapers (Georgetown UP, 2023) is the first comprehensive biography to encompass all of Bigart’s journalism, including both his...2023-06-241h 15
New Books in BiographyThomas W. Lippman, "Get the Damn Story: Homer Bigart and the Great Age of American Newspapers" (Georgetown UP, 2023)In the decades between the Great Depression and the advent of cable television, when daily newspapers set the conversational agenda in the United States, the best reporter in the business was a rumpled, unassuming figure named Homer Bigart. Despite two Pulitzers and a host of other prizes, he quickly faded from public view after retirement. Few today know the extent to which he was esteemed by his peers. Get the Damn Story: Homer Bigart and the Great Age of American Newspapers (Georgetown UP, 2023) is the first comprehensive biography to encompass all of Bigart’s journalism, including both his...2023-06-241h 15
IMF PodcastsAbebe Aemro Selassie and Ken Opalo on Making Reforms Stick in AfricaAs global economic uncertainty surges, Sub-Saharan Africa faces a host of challenges that will require effective policy responses if it is to regain the ground it lost during the pandemic. But what does it take to design and implement successful policy reforms? In this podcast, IMF African Department head Abebe Aemro Selassie and Georgetown University’s Ken Opalo discuss why some reforms work and others do not. This conversation is part of a series of talks hosted by the IMF African Department called Africa Perspectives. Watch the webcast: www.imf.org/en/News/Seminars/Conferences/2022/06/10/africa-speaker-series#2023-03-3039 min
The China Africa ProjectA New Era of U.S. and Chinese Engagement in Africa is Now UnderwayThis was a big week for both the U.S. and China in Africa as both major powers' new, more robust engagement strategies were on full display. For the U.S., two cabinet secretaries toured the region this week, while Chinese officials in several African countries were on hand to commission a suite of large infrastructure projects.
Ken Opalo, an assistant professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, joins Eric & Cobus from Washington to discuss how the heightened activity from both the U.S. and China indicates an important evolution of their foreign policies towards the continent.
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The China in Africa PodcastA New Era of U.S. and Chinese Engagement in Africa is Now UnderwayThis was a big week for both the U.S. and China in Africa as both major powers' new, more robust engagement strategies were on full display. For the U.S., two cabinet secretaries toured the region this week, while Chinese officials in several African countries were on hand to commission a suite of large infrastructure projects. Ken Opalo, an assistant professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, joins Eric & Cobus from Washington to discuss how the heightened activity from both the U.S. and China indicates an important evolution of their foreign policies towards the...2023-01-271h 00
European Eye On RadicalizationThe Prospects of the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda in AfricaJacob Zenn, an adjunct associate professor on African Armed Movements and Violent Non-State Actors in World Politics at the Georgetown University Security Studies Program (SSP) and editor and fellow on African and Eurasian Affairs for The Jamestown Foundation in Washington DC, spoke to EER about the Islamic State (ISIS) reasserting its dominance over its renegade branch, Boko Haram, in Nigeria. The ongoing challenge of Al-Qaeda's Al-Shabab, perhaps the most powerful jihadist group in Africa, to Somalia and its neighbors, and ISIS's branch in the country, was also discussed. Other topics included ISIS's outposts in the Congo and Mozambique, their in...2023-01-1930 min
Diplomatic ImmunityUnderstanding the African Union with Ambassador Jessica LapennSeason 5, Episode 2: This season we are talking about multilateralism. What it is, what it's good for, and also what it's not. After looking at the big picture through the lens of the United Nations in episode one, this episode takes us to the regional level. U.S. Ambassador to the African Union Jessica Lapenn joined Dr. Kelly McFarland to explain how the African Union (AU) functions, why the U.S. was the first non-African nation to establish a permanent mission to the AU, how the AU tackles issues of peace and security differently than the UN, and where regional...2023-01-0424 min
Diplomatic ImmunityUnpacking the United Nations with Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman and Alistair SomervilleSeason 5, Episode 1: This season, Diplomatic Immunity is exploring the depths of multilateralism to learn how consensus-driven diplomacy survives in an era of renewed great power competition. For the first episode, ISD Director of Research and Programs Kelly McFarland talked to two experts with experience at the United Nations. First, Kelly chatted with ISD alumni Alistair Somerville to walk through the history of the 77-year-old institution. Alistair Somerville is a staff assistant at the UN Secretariat's office in Washington, the UN Information Centre, where he coordinates the Secretariat's work with academic institutions, think tanks, and the media in Wa...2022-12-0742 min
The Slavic ConnexionShifting Sands: The Middle East and North Africa in Russia's War in UkraineOn this episode, Misha speaks with Middle East expert Nicole Robinson who expounds on how MENA countries have responded to Russia's War in Ukraine and the reasons why. Ms. Robinson sheds some light on the future of the region as the conflict evolves and Russia's capacity to arm and feed its regional allies dwindles. Furthermore, she suggests that Russia's declining influence may allow for other actors to increase their influence in the Middle East region -- actors such as China, for example, which is one of the biggest recipients of oil and natural gas from the Persian Gulf. Ms...2022-10-2540 min
MUSIC REACTIONS AND COMMENTSKatherine Marshall, a senior fellow at Georgetown University’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, leads the center’s work on religion and global development. She is also a professoKatherine Marshall, a senior fellow at Georgetown University’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, leads the center’s work on religion and global development. She is also a professor of the practice of development, conflict, and religion in the Walsh School of Foreign Service, teaching diverse courses on the ethics of development work and mentoring students at many levels. She helped to create and now serves as the executive director of the World Faiths Development Dialogue, an NGO that works to enhance bridges between different sectors and institutions. In September 2022, she was appointed as a member of t...2022-10-2306 min
The NeoLiberal RoundThe Supreme Court & Series: Towards Developing A Caribbean, Diaspora, Pan Africa Perspectives Part 4Question: “you throw an egg against a wall it doesn’t break it doesn’t fall,” how so? This episode begins with this breaking the ice exercise and we are joined by a new Co-Host Donte Nelson. This episode is informative and has some humor. This is actually the final episode in the 4 part series on Towards Developing A Caribbean, Diaspora, Pan Africa Perspectives. But first we break the ice and made some comments about the Supreme Court’s Ruling to end Roe and issues surrounding gun violence and the recent killings in American cities. We also provide some update on a break...2022-06-261h 05
Brief Encounters“Why Should We Trust You?”: Survivor-Centered Legal Action in AfricaD.C. Bar International Law Community fellow Sydney Taylor and Georgetown LAWA fellows Tosin Oke, Eunice Ndingo, and Ngenarr-Yassin Jeng discuss survivor-centered approaches to legal action against sexual violence in Africa.
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The Drive with Roland GasparGeorgetown on the DriveGeorgetown is a multi-instrumental Blue Billy Folk Pop band from Pretoria South Africa. Formed in February 2014, the talented Michael de Villiers, Renaldo van Dyk, Rynier Prins and Tiaan Erasmus, have told their stories and shared their rhythms across mainstages, theatres and towns. The Drive with Roland and Roch-Lè2022-04-2705 min
Diplomatic ImmunityLooking Back, Looking Forward: Africa with Ambassador Eunice ReddickSeason 4, Episode 3: In the current series of Diplomatic Immunity, ISD Director of Programs and Research Dr. Kelly McFarland looks back at the first year of the Biden administration's foreign policy and looks forward to the next. He is joined by Ambassador Eunice Reddick to talk about U.S. policy towards Africa. They discuss the important role the continent plays in global affairs, the impact of COVID-19 and vaccine rollout across Africa, political instability and the opportunities presented by a rapidly growing population of young people across the continent. During her more than 35 years of diplomatic s...2022-03-0226 min
The AIAC PodcastAre the Russians really coming?Earlier this week, AIAC editor Sean Jacobs asked: “Where do African countries fall in the threatened invasion of Ukraine by Russia? Will African states side with the US or their European allies or with Russia?” The question is no longer speculative: Russia has invaded Ukraine. As Russia seeks expansion at its borders, its expanding influence beyond its borders is viewed as a push for global hegemony against the US, EU and China. Is Russia's involvement on the continent just part of another Scramble for Africa? Does Africa have any agency?Will chats with John Lechner about whether Russ...2022-02-241h 12